How two Wisconsin brothers took a lifelong interest in firearms and silencers and turned it into one of the oldest and most respected privately held companies in the sound suppressor market of the shooting sports industry.

Is it me or was that another crazy year? Is this the new normal? Maybe it’s just me who is going crazy?

Let's get this out of the way. No, you’re not. In the world of alcohol, there are a lot of experts and “know-it-alls.” Some of them call themselves brand ambassadors or mixologists or sommeliers or cicerone or whiskey bloggers.

Tu Lam understands the darkest parts of war but he did not let that stop him from finding peace in the midst of chaos. Along with the countless others who fought before him and fought alongside him, his story, his perspective, his sacrifice, and his mission demands our respect.

Doing interviews from a custom, 1971 Airstream Sovereign Trailer-turned Cigar Lounge along the Bozeman Trail in Montana, Brian Hemming reflects on the winding path that led him to living his American Dream.

Tucked just off Interstate 94 in Delafield, Wisconsin, a specialized cigar lounge offers not only “the state’s best selection” of cigars and “the finest humidor around,” but also an extensive craft beer selection--and even its own line of specially blended cigars.

Fletcher Arms was founded in 1978, serving Waukesha and the surrounding areas with integrity and passion ever since.

Essentially, we’ve been dancing with tobacco and alcohol for a very long time and along the way, the dance has taken many shapes. I’d like to look at three: ritual, commercial, and medicinal.

Fried chicken, Horse Country, Muhammed Ali, Bluegrass (the music and the landscape), giant baseball bats, college basketball, Churchill Downs, Baptists, Rand Paul, and rolling hills. These are all things that come to mind when I think of Kentucky. You may be thinking, “You are missing the obvious one on the list!” You would be right - bourbon, I was missing bourbon.

Next time you hear your couch calling, ask yourself, “Am I ready if you-know what hits the fan the next time I step out that door?” Depending on your answer, train accordingly.

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has taken a series of steps and established a resolve to protect not only their base of local, Main Street America small business tobacconists, but the manufacturers of these skilled artisan products, and the ultimate enjoyment of them, by the end consumer.

The story of the James E. Pepper Distillery has started and stopped several times throughout its rich history, dating back to 1780. And while it’s had its ups and downs, its past has not stopped it from becoming the iconic, top-tier distillery it is today.

There are a lot of rules and traditions in golf. Rules in the game are meant to be followed. However, traditions are there to be observed. It’s my choice whether or not to take part in a tradition. With that said, I’m now going to go back to my favorite after golf drink, a gin and tonic and daydreaming about getting my second hole in one. Cheers!

This one sentence that is the 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights has been the root cause of more arguments over the past 30 years than just about any other sentence. It is by far and away the most controversial right of any of our rights as American citizens, but it is also our most important right as American citizens if we want to remain free men and women.

Brian Schmittdiel and Angelo Fraboni’s mission is to serve those who serve and to “Build a Better Cigar Community” while doing so. Brian and Angelo are the creative team behind Founders Cigar Company.

Established in 2018 by these two great men and their friends pursing the American Dream, Hooten Young is a brand dedicated to providing fine cigars and smooth spirits as a tribute to the brave men and women of the armed forces who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

When you’re on-the-go, safeguard your cigars inside a Boveda Humidor Bag. More slim-lined than a travel humidor, the bag fits easily into a backpack, golf bag, ski boot bag or tackle box.